Left Eye Finally Gave up

by Bill
(Wiesbaden, Germany)

The short version of this story is that after ten years of being dry, my left eye went wet and had further leaking after oufr injections of Avastin. As my Doctor said, "it can't get worse."

Having one useless eye is not really a problem Many people function well. Some of them are even professional sports figures.

The thing to worry about now is whether and when the second eye may go. If it follows the left, it means the end of normal reading and driving, as far as I can tell.

I might be able to continue teaching (I am a college professor) by means of various technologies, but I am so near retirement (I'm 74) I'm not sure I want to make the effort. As for writing, I would have to find a way to continue some way.

From my experience I must stress how important your physician is, not so much as technological expert, but the more so as one who sustains a positive spirit, and who can show a little polite sympathy.

I just dumped a doctor (German) who could only bludgeon you with bad news. He can damage one's spirit. Luckily, I found a brilliant spirit who knows her business but also can stay with you in the light side of things. It's really a gift.

I can also recommend some American physicians whom I visited who are at one of the highly rated medical centers in Maryland.

Anyway, by writing this I'm putting myself in the public community of those who have the same problems.

As things get worse, I'll be looking for fellow sufferers who have solved the practical problems.

But meanwhile, any shared experience is welcome.

If you are in Germany, and know of any groups or other resources, especially send me an e-mail.

Thanks, bkerr.kerr@gmail.com

Bill Kerr